INADMISSIBLE ITEMS

Effective June 25, 2019 and until further notice and as per instruction of the Directorate of Civil Aviation, the attached Prohibited Items list will be applicable for all passengers and luggage screening checkpoints at Aruba Airport.

Attention all passengers traveling to the United States; Avoid Monetary Fines and flight delays – Declare All Food products to U.S. Customs & Border Protection - Aruba.

Edible items you brought or bought may be permissible to the United States but must be declared and inspected.

Permissible:

  • Pasteurized/Hard Cheese
  • Seafood
  • Poultry (cooked)
  • Bananas
  • Bakery Items without pork/beef
  • Consume meals purchased outside the airport prior to entering the Aruba CBP inspection area. Meals purchased within the Aruba Airport are permissible for onboard consumption but should be declared. 

Additionally, declare any excursions to: the Donkey Sanctuary, Ostrich Farm, Philips Animal Garden or Horseback Riding. Your assistance will help to protect American Agriculture and her flora and fauna!

For further information visit www.CBP.gov or https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resources/travelers-int

** Regulations for permitted, restricted and prohibited items subject to change at any time.**


SHARP OBJECTSCarry-onChecked luggage*
Box cuttersNoYes
Ice axes/ice picksNoYes
Knives- except for plastic or round bladed butter knivesNoYes
Meat CleaversNoYes
Razor type blades-such as utility knives, razor blades not in a cartridgeNoYes
SabersNoYes
Scissors-metal with pointed tips and blades shorter than 4 inches from pivot pointYesYes
SwordsNoYes
Cigar cuttersYesYes
CorkscrewsYesYes
Crochet hooks & knitting needlesYesYes
Nail clipperYesYes

 

GUNS & FIREARMS**Carry-onChecked luggage
Firearms or parts of firearms including shell casingsNoNo
AmmunitionNoNo
BB gunsNoYes
Compressed Air GunsNoYes
Pellet gunsNoYes
Realistic replica of firearmNoYes
Flare gunsNoNo
Starter pistolsNoYes

 

TOOLSCarry-onChecked luggage*
Axes & HachetsNoYes
Cattle prodsNoYes
CrowbarsNoYes
HammersNoYes
Drills and Drill bitsNoYes
SawsNoYes
Tools – greater than seven inches in lengthNoYes
Tools – seven inches or less in lengthYesYes
Screwdrivers – seven inches or less in lengthYesYes
Wrenches and pliers – seven inches or less in lengthYesYes

 

DISABLING CHEMICALS & OTHER DANGEROUS ITEMSCarry-onChecked luggage*
Chlorine for Pools and SpasNoNo
Small compressed CO² gas cartridges, 2 inside a life jacket and 2 sparesYesYes
Fire extinguishers and other compressed gas cylindersNoNo
Liquid bleachNoNo
Spillable Batteries – except those in wheelchairNoNo
Spray PaintNoNo
Tear gasNoNo

 

SPORTING GOODSCarry-onChecked luggage
Baseball / Cricket batsNoYes
Bows and ArrowsNoYes
Golf clubsNoYes
Hockey / Lacrosse sticksNoYes
Pool cuesNoYes
Ski PolesNoYes
Tennis racketsYesYes
Spear GunsNoNo

 

MARTIAL ARTS & SELF DEFENSE ITEMSCarry-onChecked luggage*
Billy clubsNoYes
Black JacksNoYes
Brass KnucklesNoYes
KubatonsNoYes
Mace/Pepper sprayNoNo
Martial Arts WeaponsNoYes
Expandable BatonsNoYes
NunchakusNoYes
Stun guns/Shocking devicesNoYes
Throwing starsNoYes

 

EXPLOSIVE MATERIALSCarry-onChecked luggage
Blasting capsNoNo
DynamiteNoNo
FireworksNoNo
FlaresNoNo
Hand grenadesNoNo
Plastic explosivesNoNo
Realistic replicas of explosivesNoNo

 

FLAMMABLE ITEMSCarry-onChecked luggage
Flammable Aerosols (except for personal care or toiletries in limited quantities)No
(3-1-1 Rule apply)
No ***
FuelNoNo
GasolineNoNo
Gas torchesNoNo
Lighter fluidNoNo
Common lightersYesNo
Torch lightersNoNo
Strike anywhere matchesNoNo
Flammable paintsNoNo
Turpentine and paint thinnerNoNo
Realistic replicas of incendiariesNoNo
Other flammable liquids or gelsNoNo

 

OTHER ITEMSCarry-onChecked luggage*
Gel-type candlesNoYes
Gel shoe inserts – shoes constructed with gel heels are allowed and must be removed and screenedNoYes
Non-flammable liquids, Non-flammable gels, Non-flammable aerosols YES (3-1-1 rule apply) YES ***
Snow globes and like decorations, regardless of amount of liquid insideNoYes
UmbrellaYesYes
Adult toysYesYes
Cremated remainsYesYes
DronesYesYes
E-cigarettesYesNo
Flashlight – no longer than 7 inchesYesYes
Selfie stickYesYes

Note: for cremated remains marked in red, if image is opaque, law enforcement needs to be notified.

Above list is not all-inclusive and the Head Security Officer may determine that an item, that does not appear on the Prohibited Items list, is prohibited or determine that an item on the Exemption List is dangerous and therefore not permitted for travel. This list is applicable at all Passenger and Luggage screening Checkpoints at Aruba Airport.

* Sharp objects in checked luggage should be securely wrapped to prevent injury to handlers
** Transport of Firearms, ammunition and other weapons is illegal and punishable by law, LEO notification required
*** Passengers shall consult their airline for specific requirements

EXEMPTIONS LIST

INORGANIC/GRANULAR MATERIALREQUIREMENT
DUTY FREE PURCHASESREQUIREMENT
MEDICATION, BABY FORMULAREQUIREMENT
L-A-G (3-1-1- Rule)REQUIREMENT
Liquids, aerosols a/o gels are permitted when packed in one clear transparent resealable 1 quart (1 liter) size plastic bag which may contain liquids, gels, and/or aerosols in containers of 3.4 oz. (100ml) capacity or less per container.
 
The contents of the plastic bag must fit comfortably and the plastic bag must be completely closed/sealed and subjected to x-ray inspection separate from the passenger’s carry-on bag.
 
Medications (liquid, gels, and/or aerosol)
Liquids (to include juice) or gels for diabetic or other medical needs
Baby formula/milk (to include breast milk) and baby food/juice in containers if a baby or small child is traveling
 
Passenger may have the items listed, but must declare them at the screening checkpoint if they are not contained in a clear transparent resealable 1 quart (1 liter) size plastic bag and/or are over 3.4 oz. (100 ml).

 
Duty free items (to include liquids, gels and/or aerosols) purchased inside the sterile area (i.e. behind the passenger screening check-point) are allowed to be carried into the cabin of the aircraft.
 
Duty free items purchased in the main concession area have to be inserted into the hold luggage in the baggage reclaim area.

 
Inorganic powders and granular material above 12 ounces used for F&B purposes, for cleaning and for Contractor purposes are allowed
 
These items must undergo alternative screening procedures.

 

PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST

Hazardous Materials Reference Document

Screening Location Reference Sheet

Passengers and crew may carry some personal hazardous materials onboard aircraft in conformance with these exceptions.
This document is not all inclusive.

Hazardous Materials

 Personal Items

Through
 Screening

Checkpoint

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Checked
luggage
Toiletries Non-radioactive medicinal and toilet articles, including aerosols. Examples: Flammable perfume, hairspray, nail polish and remover, rubbing alcohol, cough syrup, etc. Through the screening checkpoint, quantities of liquids, gels, and aerosols are limited to travel size (3.4 oz./100ml). For checked baggage, the quantity of HAZMAT may not exceed 2 kg (70 oz.) or 2 L (68 fl. oz.). Capacity of the containers may not exceed 0.5 kg (18 oz.) or 470 ml (16 fl. oz.).YesYes
Aerosols, non-toiletry Aerosols (non-flammable) with no subsidiary risk (for example, toxic) may be carried in checked baggage. These aerosols are included in the above quantity limits.NoYes
Self-defense One self-defense spray not exceeding 118 ml (4 fl. oz.) by volume that incorporates a positive means to prevent accidental discharge and does not contain more than 2% of Tear Gas (CS or CN) by weight may be carried in checked baggage.NoNo
Curling Iron (with flammable gas cartridge) One curling iron. Safety cover must be over heating element. No spare gas (butane) cartridges allowed.YesYes
Duty Free Vendors No quantity limits apply when the items are being carried through by a Duty Free Vendor representative.YesN/A

 

Smoking Materials

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 Screening

Checkpoint

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Checked
luggage
Lighters Except for torch lighters and micro torchesYesYes
Matches, safety(strike on cover, book) Matches for individual use* are allowed to be carried on one’s person—not in checked baggage. *Limit is 1 book of matches according to DOT/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) interpretation. Strike-anywhere matches are forbidden in both accessible property and checked baggage.YesNo

 

Medical Items

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 Screening

Checkpoint

In
Checked
luggage
Carbon dioxide cylinders for operating mechanical limbs Spare carbon dioxide cylinders may be carried to ensure an adequate supply for the journey.YesYes
Incubators, medical A transport incubator necessary to protect life or an organ preservation unit.YesNo
Medicines (non-radioactive) See “toiletries” above.YesYes
Mercury thermometer, small One small medical/clinical mercury thermometer for personal use, carried in a protective case. (Note related restriction below, “Mercury Barometer/Thermometer.”)YesYes
Oxygen Oxygen used during flight must be provided by the aircraft operator. Passengers, oxygen suppliers, and crewmembers may carry oxygen systems/canisters through the screening checkpoint.YesNo
Radioactive devices and medicine implanted, ingested, injected Human beings and animals may have implanted devices (heart pacemaker, etc.) containing radioactive materials and may have radiopharmaceuticals that have been ingested or injected into their bodies.YesN/A
Wheelchair/mobility aid with non-spillable batteryYesYes
Wheelchair/mobility aid with spillable batteryYesYes

 

Other Articles

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 Screening

Checkpoint

In
Checked
luggage
Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages containing 24% or less alcohol are not restricted in checked baggage. Those containing more than 24%, but not more than 70% alcohol in retail packaging are limited to 5 L (1.3 gal.) per person and 5 L (1.3 gal.) per container in checked baggage. Those containing more than 70% alcohol (more than “140 proof”) may not be carried onboard passenger-carrying aircraft. Alcoholic beverages containing 70% or less alcohol are limited to travel-size containers (3.4 oz./100ml) through the screening checkpoint.YesYes
Ammunition, small arms Small arms ammunition (up to .75-caliber cartridges or any gauge shotgun shells) for personal use may be carried in checked baggage if securely packed in boxes or packaging specifically designed for carrying ammunition. No loaded firearms permitted in checked baggage.NoNo
Carbon dioxide cylinders in a self-inflating life jacketTwo carbon dioxide cylinders may be in the life jacket and two spare cylinders may be carried.YesYesYes
Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid) Packages of dry ice must allow for the release of carbon dioxide gas. For accessible property and checked baggage, contact the aircraft operator if package is believed to contain greater than 5.5 lbs. of dry ice.YesYes
Heat-producing articles (diving lamps, portable soldering equipment, etc.) These are items that can generate extreme heat and may cause a fire if accidentally activated. The heat-producing component, the energy source (battery) must be disconnected to prevent unintentional functioning during transport.YesNo
Mercury barometer/thermometer A mercury barometer or thermometer is permitted in accessible property upon verification by a TSA STSO that the individual is a representative of a Government weather bureau or similar agency. (Note personal use exception above under “Mercury Thermometer, Small.”)YesNo